Thank you for joining us on May 9 for a celebration of freedom, hope, and 15 years of work to end sex trafficking and the exploitation of women in New England. We were thrilled to see 140 of you from all over the region joining our efforts!
We’re so encouraged to hear that many of you were blessed and moved by the event and the 15 stories of impact we shared.
With grateful hearts, we are excited to share that we exceeded our fundraising goal by raising nearly $77,000!
Thank you to our donors and matching gift donor who gave generously and made this record giving possible. If you didn’t get a chance to give or are led to make a gift in honor of our 15th anniversary and to sustain Route One for many more years to come, you can donate here.
Also a big thank you to our host, Central Square Church, for generously sharing their space, resources, and volunteers to make our event a success.
The journey doesn’t end here! Together we can be part of God’s invitation to us to interrupt unjust systems. Please reach out anytime if you’d like to meet with Route One staff, or would like us to do a training or talk at your church!
Our Mission & Impact
Research indicates that one of the most critical factors in exiting the sex industry is the presence of a consistent, trusting relationship. Route One Ministry addresses this gap by providing relationship-based outreach and long-term support, creating a bridge between highly vulnerable women and the resources needed to achieve stability and independence.
We reach sexually exploited and trafficked women in strip clubs by building relationships and empowering them to step into a new way of life, and equip churches with tools and training to respond to people who have experienced trauma and abuse.
We currently serve women in Worcester (MA), Springfield (MA), and Connecticut, and have a new outreach opening in Cambridge, MA in Fall 2026.
Photos by Krista Photography